Emerald Lake Fishing near Mount Morris, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Emerald Lake stands in Waushara County, Wisconsin. The water sits 866 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 12 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Mount Morris, 0.2 miles off. The big place round here is Green Bay, 65 miles distant. Neighbouring water: Little Lake sits 0.4 miles out, 0.6 miles out stands Lake Morris, Porters Lake sits 1.7 miles out, 2.1 miles out stands Twin Lakes and Cooks Lake sits 2.3 miles out. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Emerald Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Waushara County include brown trout, rainbow trout and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Emerald Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 15°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Emerald Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Little Lake, 0.4 miles away. What applies at Emerald Lake may have changed since it was mapped.